Richard Anthony “Rick” Baquera was born May 22, 1986, raised in El Paso, Texas, and passed away April 29, 2023. He was a 2004 High School graduate from Parkland High School. Those close to Rick knew how he was everyone's favorite person. He always had a smile on his face and he could make friends everywhere he went. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Growing up he loved to play baseball where he was an awesome catcher, and a lineman in football. He will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, and everyone knew him as “The Best Dad” to his children. Rick was a beloved father, son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend. In 2016 Rick moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he worked his way up at Saddle Creek as an Operations Logistic Manager. He also picked up a new sport, fishing. He loved sitting out at the lake fishing for hours with Emma & Ricky. He will be greatly missed every day until we meet again.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Andres & Amelia Baquera, uncles Rudy Baquera & Robert Baquera, aunt & uncle Debra Grace & Jorge Gallegos, and grandparents David & Mary Lou Vargas.
He is survived by his children Emma Violet Baquera and Richard Anthony Baquera Jr., stepson Joey Vazquez, parents Patsy Baquera and Ronnie Baquera Sr., brothers Ronnie Baquera Jr., Steven Baquera, Eric Baquera, and Adrian Baquera, 2 nephews Brandon and Andrew Baquera, 1 niece Hayden Baquera, cousins Alicia Weikum & family, Ramon Gallegos, uncle Adam Lopez, cousins Selena Lopez & family, Tiffani Lopez & family, Adam Lopez Jr., Jaclyn Lopez, Basti Gonzalez & family, aunt Margaret Vargas, cousins Justin Gimenez & family, Oscar Saenz, Anthony Saenz, uncle & aunt David & Cynthia Vargas, cousins Efren Corrales & family, Daniela Vargas & family.
Visitation will be Friday May 19, 2023 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn 8817 Dyer Street, El Paso, Texas, with Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be Saturday May 20, 2023 at 12:00pm at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 10000 Pheasant Rd., El Paso, Texas. Graveside service will follow at 1:30pm at Restlawn Memorial Park, 8700 Dyer Street, El Paso, Texas.
Pallbearers are Ronnie Baquera Jr., Steven Baquera, Eric Baquera, Adrian Baquera, Ramon Gallegos and Justin Gimenez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelKM.com for the Baquera family.
